Arruda earns People Inc. award for going above and beyond duty

Jeff Arruda, director of day habilitation services for People, Incorporated was recognized recently for his commitment, achievement, respect, and excellence beyond the scope of everyday work duties.

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Posted Apr. 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Posted Apr. 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM

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Jeff Arruda, director of day habilitation services for People, Incorporated was recognized recently for his commitment, achievement, respect, and excellence beyond the scope of everyday work duties.

Arruda was given People Inc.'s C.A.R.E.s award for his work during the February blizzard transporting an individual connected with People, Incorporated home despite weather conditions. Mark Duval, vice president of adult services, nominated Arruda, stating, "During the recent blizzard Jeff was made aware, by the Residential Program Director, that there was an individual we provide residential services to who was stuck at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her staff after being seen for emergency treatment. Jeff was made aware of the situation and during the height of the storm, volunteered to drive from his home in Dartmouth, pick the two individuals up at Charlton Memorial Hospital and bring them home to Assonet. After shoveling himself out of his own home, Jeff began his trip around 10:30 p.m. and ended around 1:00 in the morning. During this time, visibility and driving conditions were extremely dangerous." People Incorporated's C.A.R.E.s program stands for Commitment, Achievement, Respect and Excellence. Any person employed by, receiving services from, or who has a family member receiving services from People, Incorporated may nominate an employee for performing an activity that embraces one, or all, of the core principle categories of the program.